Top tips for College/University
15/08/2024
As students start to think about what their life in college or university will be like, it can feel very exciting but also overwhelming.
5-point scale blank template
10/02/2023
Following the individualised 5-point scales shared on the Centre’s pages on Wednesday, here is a blank template.
Christmas, My Way: Top Tips for Communication at Christmas
15/12/2022
There are many more social demands at Christmas, with new experiences and expected etiquette.
Communicating emotions
24/10/2022
Communicating emotions can be complex for many autistic children and young people.
Supporting Communication 2- Change your style!
12/10/2022
Do you think about the communication style of the listener?
Supporting Communication- the Environment
10/10/2022
Location, location, location!
Friday Findings
17/06/2022
The Centre worked with the NCSE to conduct a survey ‘Inclusive Education: What Matters Most’.
Friday Findings
10/06/2022
Another Friday Finding from the Centre’s recent survey completed by over 800 autistic people, parents and professionals:
Brick by Brick
31/05/2022
Some of the Centre’s Brick by Brick clubs have now been running for 3 weeks and the builds are getting more complex.
Survey Findings
27/05/2022
The Centre recently worked in partnership with the NCSE to conduct a survey on ‘Inclusive Education: What Matters Most’.
Brick by Brick
25/05/2022
The Centre is delighted to have launched its first Brick by Brick clubs in schools.
Initiation Badges
17/05/2022
The resources shared today provide a template for making an initiation badge.
Celebrating Me
05/05/2022
The Autism Advisory and Intervention Service (NI) has launched an excellent series of videos entitled ‘Celebrating Me: Supporting a Pupil’s Understanding and Acceptance of an Autis...
New topic- Life Skills
02/03/2022
This month the Centre’s social media pages will share information and resources on the theme of Life Skills.
The Social Filter
14/01/2022
It can be difficult to teach children and young people that honesty is not always the best policy.
Taking turns and sharing
26/11/2021
Many outdoor play activities demand social understanding of typical rules and etiquette.
Asking to Play with Others
17/11/2021
Asking to play with someone requires confidence and the ability to initiate social interaction.
Social Anxiety
13/10/2021
The demand to communicate verbally can place pressure on many autistic children and young people, causing social anxiety and a reluctance to interact with others.